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Confessions of a Coffee Lover (I've been "seeing" a Nespresso)

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I have really gone back and forth about whether or not I should mention something here. But, I feel like we've become close enough over the years, that I shouldn't be holding back. I've been seeing a Nespresso . I didn't set out to cheat on my favorite whole bean and microroasted coffees.  It kind of just happened.  Blame it on the pandemic. My affair has been going on for over a year.  That was when my daughter gave up her apartment in the city and moved in here.   It was easy enough at first to pretend that the Nespresso didn't exist.   I never touched it.  Didn't know how to use it and had no interest in learning.  Of course, I'd had Nespresso before, but I'm a true coffee lover, which means that I don't do Nespresso.  That's like drinking diet coke.  You either go big or go home. Those frothy creations started to catch my eye and one afternoon, not wanting to take the time to make a pot or pour-over, I caved in. Don't worry.  I'm not